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Coming up: Parsha In My Life on the New Milford Patch calendar
Hello New Milford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 142-megawatt battery farm could reshape power in New Milford.
- How a Brookfield tower fight could impact New Milford cell coverage
- Which New Milford swimmer made the state’s must-watch list?
Also on today's calendar: Parsha In My Life and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in New Milfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in New Milfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 34 degrees.
- Wednesday: A bit of morning rain, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
- Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 36 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Battery farms are coming to CT. Here's what they do — and why they're sparking debate (newstimes.com) — State energy planners are studying a large 142-megawatt battery storage project proposed for New Milford that would plug into the regional power grid and support Connecticut’s clean-energy goals. The piece explains how these “battery farms” work, their potential to cut costs and emissions, and the safety and oversight concerns that have sparked debate in other communities. 
• Verizon says ‘unreliable or non-existent service' is at stake in latest Brookfield cell tower battle (newstimes.com) — Verizon’s new cell tower proposal in Brookfield could affect coverage that now partly relies on facilities in nearby towns, including New Milford. The company says a 175-foot tower near Lake Lillinonah would fix serious service gaps, while more than 200 Brookfield residents argue it’s unnecessary and harmful to property values. State regulators will hold a public hearing before deciding by late May.
• Here are 25 Connecticut CIAC high school boys swimmers to watch in the 2025-26 season (newstimes.com) — A New Milford High School junior, Liam Fletcher-Ford, is singled out among 25 boys swimmers to watch statewide after strong State Open and Class M freestyle finishes last season. The list highlights top returning athletes from schools across Connecticut as the 2025–26 CIAC swimming season gets underway.
📸 Around New Milford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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- Parsha In My Life
Zoom Or Facebook Live
8:00 pm - Women's Torah & Tea
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield, CT, 06759
11:30 am - Beginner Crocheting Class
John Pettibone Community Center , 2 Pickett District Rd , New Milford
11:00 am - Beginner Knitting Class
John Pettibone Community Center , 2 Pickett District Rd , New Milford
1:00 pm - Family Crochet
John Pettibone Community Center , 2 Pickett District Rd , New Milford
2:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Virtual Author Talk: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
2:00 pm - Crafting History: Jewelry
Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
2:00 pm - Winter Chess Club
The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
3:15 pm - Cozy Cups & Crafts: New Years Vision Boards
The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
6:00 pm - Home School Hangout- Artventure
The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
12:00 pm - Kids Klub- Mini Architects
The Burnham Library , 62 Main Street South , Bridgewater
3:15 pm - WMS Boys & Girls Home Basketball Game vs. Bethel Middle School
Whisconier Middle School , 17 Whisconier Road , Brookfield
4:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fresh sourdough bread and more at our little bakery “IL FORNO home bakery “, click the link to pre-order and come and get your bag of goodies on Friday!
Have a nice week neighbors! @https://www.hotplate.com/ilfornohomebakery/02214391-cf88-42c1-b1e5-6738d6869a13 (Nextdoor Northeastern New Milford) - I just like to Share, found out today that the can man glen miller had passed away.
He will be miss terrible!. Had worked with him at Nestle for years n always saw him at big y. (Nextdoor Southeast New Milford)
- Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in New Milford. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Supervisor in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Washington
- LEGO and Pokémon unveil first-ever LEGO Pokémon sets (fox61.com)
- Over 60,000 DR Power leaf vacuums recalled for laceration hazard (fox61.com)
- Meriden middle school evacuated Monday for small gas leak, officials say (newstimes.com)
Brookfield
- Brookfield Board of Selectmen Approves Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation (patch.com)
Bethlehem
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